You might wonder what I was doing this time, especially in Valencia, Spain… I have never been in Valencia until September 2023, but there is a reason why I was in Valencia. To get married in the church you need a certificate of confirmation, unfortunately, I couldn’t do mine because when I was doing theContinue reading “Exploring Valencia”
Author Archives: Gigliola
Eclipse
Your eyes are my sun,your arms my shelter,Your lips, the sweet raspberries of my life.Your voice, the melody of my days. Remember thatyou radiate energyat every moment ofday. Boy, you make the stars collide, with every smile you shine. Our eyes meet, and search for each other, like the moon and the sun. We areContinue reading “Eclipse”
Visiting Barcelona pt.3
Last adventure in Barcelona, for today’s itinerary: Park Güell Everyone knows what Parc Güell is, I hope. One of my favourite architects, as I mentioned in the last post, is Gaudì, he was a genius. So, to honour him I wore a dress that was similar to his abstract compositions. Now, let’s talk about thisContinue reading “Visiting Barcelona pt.3”
Visiting Barcelona pt.2
First of all, there is too much to see in this city, and it’s incredibly hot. Today’s tour was going to be long, I mean… for you, it’s going to be just lots of beautiful sentences, as for us, it was quick walking no stop, but fun. On today’s itinerary, there is: Casa Batllò ChooseContinue reading “Visiting Barcelona pt.2”
My first time in Barcelona…as a tourist
After I got married we had a little week’s honeymoon, in BARCELONA. My husband has never been there, so we made a list of places we could visit in a week in a tourist city like Barcelona. We got to a charming hotel I recommend, it’s practically an apartment and you do everything independently throughContinue reading “My first time in Barcelona…as a tourist”
Civil wedding
As I mentioned before, I just got married on the 24th of August!! 👰 I was really nervous, we decided to get married in Porto as I’m a Portuguese citizen and he is English, it was way more easier to do it that way. Otherwise, we’d be still waiting to get married in Italy. ForContinue reading “Civil wedding”
Abanico
Like the Manila shawl, the origin of the fan is Asian. It is believed to have originated in China in the mid-7th century. However, it wasn’t until the 15th century that it arrived in Europe, through Portuguese merchants. There are also studies that suggest the Jesuits were the first to introduce this accessory in Europe.Continue reading “Abanico”
Mantón
The Manila shawl is a square silk canvas decorated in bright colours with flowers, birds or fantasies, and finished off with fringes around its entire perimeter. Of Chinese origin, it became very popular during the 18th century in Spain and Latin America as a complement to women’s wardrobes. He was immortalized by painters such asContinue reading “Mantón”
Flamenco notebooks
AND FINALLY, THE TIME HAS ARRIVED! Now available on Amazon, my flamenco notebooks, contain the main flamenco Palos, the organization of the performances, free notes, and more! Soy Flamenca Aren’t they pretty? I’ll let you take a look at the rest on my Amazon Central Author page Hope you enjoy it! Until the next postContinue reading “Flamenco notebooks”
Cupid got a heartbreak
Cupid, Always looking for others’ happiness, Until one day, Love found you. But who would have thought, this love would hurt you this much. Now you poor Cupid, hide in the dark nights in solitude, thinking about that love you can’t touch And yet it’s consuming you, thriving you to the soul. Full of promises,Continue reading “Cupid got a heartbreak”
Dancing Giglio 